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Claridge Apartments
634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (69 Rentals)
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ArtHaus Ninth
685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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Piedmont
215 W MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94611
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ArtHaus Chestnut
2432 Chestnut StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus 820
820 W Macarthur BlvdOakland, CA 94608
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2920 Filbert St
OaklandCA94608
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$1,395 - $2,345Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Raymond Apartments
1461 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Brush
1925 Brush StOakland, CA 94612
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516 W MacArthur Blvd
OaklandCA94609
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MacArthur Commons
540 39th StOakland, CA 94609
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Lenox Avenue Apartments
377 Lenox AveOakland, CA 94610
1704 10th Ave
OaklandCA94606
1231 Campbell St
OaklandCA94607
3811 Opal St
OaklandCA94609
3807 Opal St
OaklandCA94609
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$1,638Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Oak Village
801 14th StOakland, CA 94607
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1900 Broadway
1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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** The Union ** Luxury and Modernity **
532 Union StOakland, CA 94607
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$1,645 - $3,145Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
La Peralta
184 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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Channel House
40 Harrison StOakland, CA 94607
4402 West St
OaklandCA94608
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The Jefferson
581 18th StOakland, CA 94612
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2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way
2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612
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Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Oakland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Oakland Studio Apartments | $2,085 | $765 | $3,453 |
| Downtown Oakland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,620 | $800 | $5,524 |
| Downtown Oakland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,438 | $1,733 | $5,605 |
| Downtown Oakland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,552 | $1,895 | $9,174 |
| Downtown Oakland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,409 | $1,645 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Oakland 5 Bedroom Apartments | $14,757 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 69 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Oakland Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Oakland area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Apartments priced from $765. ArtHaus Ninth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,198. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claridge Apartments | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,198 |
| ArtHaus Northgate | A | Studio,1BA | $1,298 |
| 3301 Telegraph Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN E | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Piedmont | Studio Income-Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| ArtHaus Chestnut | B | Studio,1BA | $1,328 |
| ArtHaus Grand | B | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Studio Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Raymond Apartments | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, CA
As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Oakland area is the $2.05 price per square foot 1001 46th St Model at 1001 46th St, Unit Cavernous 2bdrm in the in the Glashaus neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Downtown Oakland apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Model at 169 Santa Rosa starting at $3,195 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1001 46th St, Unit Cavernous 2bdrm | 1001 46th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| 169 Santa Rosa | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
| 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Telegraph Lofts | slo f1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.35 |
| 152 International Boulevard, Unit B | 152 International Boulevard | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Mariposa | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California, including Oakland. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Oakland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Oakland is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Oakland is Raymond Apartments which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Downtown Oakland costs $14,757.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Oakland?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 71 regular apartments in Downtown Oakland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Oakland?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Oakland have an average cost of $361 which is $14,396 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Oakland.
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